When directors consider the overall sound of the ensemble on the concert stage, they consistently look up - and use a variety of acoustical controls to direct the sound to the audience. However, the redirected sound still has a mind of its…
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Since every rehearsal stoppage often translates to behavior problems and requires that you restore order and restart, there are some things you should have on or near your conductor's stand. Included on the list are a tuner/metronome,…
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As we forge through the winter months, our attention is turning toward upcoming spring festivals and contests. It is very easy to overlook some obvious tasks that can make the festival go smoothly. With so much energy being put into the…
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For those of us who've had others judge our bands or have had the opportunity to be judges ourselves, there may have been occasions when we've had experiences with evaluators that left us baffled, confused, or infuriated. While this…
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The purpose of this article is to present basic rehearsal design principles that can improve student engagement followed by a description of practical rehearsal techniques designed to empower students to become an integral part of the…
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The fall is a very hectic time for band directors for one very obvious reason: marching band. However one also needs to plan for the time when the number of marching band contests and football games has passed. While preparations for the…
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When building a multicultural school music program, the challenge is to provide an academically sound environment for music education with appropriate attention to traditional study and performance standards, while not losing the cultural…
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